Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities

Qualifications and Skills

Education:

Formal qualification in a relevant field of Nutrition and food security or hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Public Health, Social Sciences, Community development with long experience and knowledge of key Nutrition principles and approaches

TECHNICAL SKILLS, COMPETENCE and EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of the National Strategies on Nutrition (PARMDC-Multisectoral Plan for the reduction of Malnutrition) including the minimum nutrition package
• Familiarity with key Nutrition and WASH approaches such as Community-Led Total Sanitation and Hygiene (CLTSH)- SANTOLIC and Open Defecation Free (ODF)-LIFECA
• Knowledge of health quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in fields of social sciences and nutrition
• Experience with using digital data collection for surveys
• Is Able to manage the database with characteristics of technical interventions carried out, including impact of other programme interventions on food and security in the programme area
• Strong communication skills and knowledge and experience in implementing Nutrition programme and collaborate with Health and nutrition institutions
• At least three years practical experience in community mobilisation and organisation of appropriate community nutrition, health and sanitation programmes in Mozambique, particularly in the northern region;
• The ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations.
• Good knowledge and experience working with local partner with a capacity of providing formal and informal training.
• Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team;
• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs and to travel at short notice and to work in difficult circumstances;
• Gender and cultural sensitivity, especially in the management of the nutrition, health,  hygiene committees;
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice and women’s rights (click here). 
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.
• Experience with remote working tools, namely, MS Teams, One Drive, MS Office, Zoom, skype and other.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:  

• Results driven and focused, practical and pragmatic approaches to problems solving.  
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.   
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.   
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.  
• Passionate and motivated to work in remote locations in Mozambique (Niassa) with low levels of infrastructure and with an interest in creating lasting impacts on the lives of poor people in vulnerable areas.
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ORGANISATIONAL VALUES:  

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.  
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.  
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.